Have you held the Cobra? It is pretty big and heavy. But, the thing I don't like about the Uniden is the digital squelch and volume controls. I am currently high bidder on a lightly used Midland but with 36 hours left, I don't think my high bid will stand up. These can be bought for $100 shipped.Seems like a crap shoot. I started looking into the unidens as well but after reading reviews, it seems like the cobra is still the number one go to especially since the only real issue is in regards to the sound which is an easy remedy.
It's funny how they try and make the Uniden look alot smaller by wrapping their fingers around it more and not on the Cobra. I don't think the Cobra is Big or Heavy at all....its plastic.Have you held the Cobra? It is pretty big and heavy. But, the thing I don't like about the Uniden is the digital squelch and volume controls. I am currently high bidder on a lightly used Midland but with 36 hours left, I don't think my high bid will stand up. These can be bought for $100 shipped.
I was just saying, I didn't think mine was awkwardly big or heavy is all. I''ve had it for 8 years and like it.Relative to the Uniden, the Cobra is heavier and larger. Most of the guts of the radio are in the mic of the Cobra.
They each have benefits and drawbacks. If there was a place to mount an Uniden 520xl in a hidden location, that is what I would do. I don't want to have anything showing that would tempt someone to try and cut my windows to steal a $35 radio.
So, looks like you put the box under the console? Where did you mount your antenna? Which mount and which antenna?Love my CobraView attachment 136309
So, finally decided on the Cobra 75 with a 4’ Firestick. Found one on eBay for $100 new in box.